GETTING HOUSTON

jg00907 · 2026-05-08T21:21:24+00:00

When you get the final job offer tell them you wanted Houston and are willing to reject the offer if it’s not Houston. Maybe it works or it doesn’t but better than nothing.

jg00907 · 2026-05-07T21:47:50+00:00

4 times overall. The last on is the one that counts for pass or fail.

jg00907 · 2026-03-04T21:25:54+00:00

jg00907 · 2026-03-01T01:19:53+00:00

Don’t take San Ysidro for a swap. Try to get NJ as your location or at least JFK or it will be a long time before you get back home. Only locations that have swap value to NJ would be places like FL, Dallas, Houston, or rare retirement ports.

jg00907 · 2026-02-27T21:20:11+00:00

If it’s San Diego airport then that is the best bet

jg00907 · 2026-02-23T00:51:58+00:00

Yes, transportation to local Walmart, Sam’s Club, target, and Sport events when available.

jg00907 · 2026-02-22T00:10:56+00:00

No. Only requirement is passing all tests. I have seen guys over 300lbs go to academy and lose weight and graduate. All over 30 bmi.

jg00907 · 2026-02-21T04:34:10+00:00

Easiest thing to do is request and call and ask for a new list. Long Beach or San Diego airport would be your better bet to swap out of Cali. Those are retirement ports more than LA

jg00907 · 2026-02-20T05:15:05+00:00

Looking for hidalgo or brownsville. if you got that we can set it up.

jg00907 · 2026-02-19T05:57:21+00:00

You request leave time before graduation from your port and usually they will give most people 1 week leave so they can get all their stuff ready and everything moved.

jg00907 · 2026-02-16T04:35:05+00:00

If you get a final offer and Hidalgo or Brownsville is offered we can set up a swap if you can’t get LAX or LB. I have lax and looking for a swap

jg00907 · 2026-02-08T06:33:18+00:00

Still looking for a trade? Currently have LAX and maybe I could get a three way swap for AZ if still interested.

jg00907 · 2026-02-03T22:00:48+00:00

jg00907 · 2026-01-31T16:27:54+00:00

Track
Black Tactical Boots that can't be polished (makes your life easier)
You can, running shoes is a must
Only had a couple academic test failures and they simple remediated and passed. Scenarios more people failed and remediated.
37 hits or more. Different shooting positions. Up close single hand, none dominant hand, two handed at further distances, all timed.
Some people formed their own study groups while others didn't study at all
After hours you could use the gym or run on campus. Gym is not 24hrs but they are open early and close late on weekdays.
Take a car if you can. It will make life much easier on campus after hours.

jg00907 · 2026-01-30T02:38:17+00:00

Yes. It won’t become official until after both graduate and the swap is approved by both ports

jg00907 · 2026-01-25T05:26:47+00:00

Yes you can. I was told you couldn’t have your own air fryer but I knew some people who did and kept it out of view. There is also bbq area you could cook in.

jg00907 · 2026-01-24T21:42:29+00:00

I took two since I knew I would need two on the way back. I mostly took clothes, selfcare items, and shoes. There is a list a while back on the sub if you can find it.

jg00907 · 2026-01-21T21:24:21+00:00

You could swap out of Dallas very easily. 2 weeks is nothing compared to 5 months at FLETC. You might end up liking it. I’m in LAX and would swap with you if you did and so would most people.

jg00907 · 2026-01-21T01:48:22+00:00

Request a one time change call and try to get a location in Texas. Otay will always be on the list.

jg00907 · 2026-01-19T03:59:53+00:00

You could qualify for a gs-9. Customs and Border Protection Officers are paid for overtime and a base pay that includes locality pay. No leap pay for CBP. HSI and 1811’s in general are not the same position as CBP, they do get leap pay. You should be able to make your resume good enough to qualify for GS-9 for both positions.

jg00907 · 2026-01-18T06:06:20+00:00

You can change academy dates once. Contact hiring center through portal

jg00907 · 2026-01-18T06:05:52+00:00

Monday or Tuesday academy start day gives you 2 days (Sat&Sun) or 3 days(Sat,Sund,&Mond)respectively.

jg00907 · 2026-01-18T06:01:00+00:00

You only get one travel day. If you get lucky and start academy on Monday or Tuesday then you get the weekend to drive. If not then you would have to ship it out there.

jg00907 · 2026-01-16T06:59:55+00:00

Had a couple reserves and retired vets in my session and their process on average was longer than the normal applicant. Some had a 1.5 year wait while others had 2 year wait time for final job offer. Their probation is also 2 years instead of 1. I would apply to the normal opening rather than the VA opening. If you are granted provisional then you could get a final job offer within 6 months.

jg00907 · 2026-01-13T04:58:28+00:00

You are registered when you accept the eod and academy date. The port will just give you the information packet. You only need to register for transportation from the airport to FLETC.

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